When she woke up and saw the servants in the yard, Song Qianning was stunned for a moment, and only then did she react.
After Song Qiyuan's family was kicked out yesterday, the indentures of the housekeeper and others were all handed over to Song Qianning.
Upon seeing her, the butler immediately stepped forward and respectfully called out, "Miss."
As soon as the housekeeper finished speaking, the servants and maids in the yard behind him all called out "Miss" in unison.
"From now on, the eldest lady will be the master of this mansion. If she has anything, she can order us around."
Thinking of the indenture that was handed to her yesterday, Song Qianning touched her chin and did not respond to the housekeeper's words.
When she was still a fish, she once heard the barefoot immortal say that accumulating more merits is a good thing, no matter for people or immortals.
If she could accumulate more merits, it would be beneficial for her future return to heaven. Maybe she could go back soon and become a happy little fish princess.
Thinking of this, Song Qianning couldn't help but rub his hands and was eager to try it out.
As a fish, Song Qianning is not like ordinary people who like to have servants serve her. It was just a coincidence that she got their indentures back yesterday.
If there were too many people, she would find it troublesome, and it would cost a lot of money to support so many servants.
Rather than wasting money by keeping these servants, it would be better to return their indentures and set them free.
This not only saves money, but also accumulates merit for yourself, which is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.
Thinking of this, Song Qianning no longer hesitated and turned back to the room.
After a while, Song Qianning came out of the room again with a box in her hand and called the butler over.
Unsure of what Song Qianning was planning to do, the housekeeper didn't hesitate and stepped forward respectfully, "What do you want to do, Miss?"
Putting the wooden box in her hand into the housekeeper's hand, Song Qianning said directly: "Give the things inside to others, and also your own."
The housekeeper became even more suspicious. He opened the box and looked inside.
When the experienced butler saw clearly what was in the box, his eyes widened and the box in his hand fell to the ground.
Then he hurriedly picked up the box, his voice trembling as he said in disbelief, "Miss, are you kidding me?"
"No." Song Qianning waved her hand and said again: "Distribute the indentures here. Give them to whoever has them. After receiving the indentures, everyone can leave and go home."
Some servants had already become curious about the butler's reaction, but no one dared to peek.
Now hearing Song Qianning's words, all the servants were stunned and looked at each other.
The most confused person among them was the butler. After confirming again and again that Song Qianning was not joking and really wanted him to distribute the indentures, he took the indentures out with trembling movements.
Not only did Song Qianning not stop him, she even urged him, "Hurry up."
At first, people thought Song Qianning was joking, until everyone got their indentures, and no doubts were left in their hearts.
After the housekeeper distributed the indentures, Song Qianning glanced at the servants in front of him, including the housekeeper, and said, "You can go pack your things."
All the servants woke up as if from a dream, looking at the indentures in their hands, with the same gratitude on their faces, and looking at Song Qianning as if she were a fairy.
Finally, the butler knelt on the ground with a plop, tears streaming down his face: "Thank you, Miss."
The sounds of kneeling and crying came one after another. At this time, all the servants of the Song family were willing to be called the eldest lady.
Being a servant is not as comfortable as being a free person. Most of them sell themselves into slavery because their families are poor. They never think that there will be a day when they will be free again.
Da Wang and Xiao Ya had also woken up a long time ago. Da Wang, who was standing next to them, turned his gaze to Song Qianning, as if thinking about something.
The little girl beside him blinked her eyes and pulled Dawang's sleeve: "Brother, brother, mother is so kind, as kind as a fairy."
Hearing his sister's praise, Da Wang subconsciously retorted: "That bad woman can't be so nice, she must have ulterior motives."
Hearing this, the little girl puffed up her cheeks and tilted her head: "But mother gave them their indentures. Mother is a good person."
"She's a bad woman."
Xiaoya opened her eyes wide: "But mother let them all go."
"Humph, she is a bad woman. Maybe she is trying to deceive people."
"But mother released them all."
No matter what Da Wang said, Xiao Ya kept saying the same thing. In the end, Da Wang became speechless and couldn't help but look at Song Qianning again.
Clenching his fists, Da Wang secretly told himself that she was a bad woman.
After the servants thanked Song Qianning, they went to pack up their things. The noise never stopped throughout the Song Mansion.
Before leaving, most of the servants came over to thank Song Qianning and left only after expressing their gratitude.
As the servants left, the huge Song Mansion became quiet.
Just when Song Qianning thought everyone had left, the housekeeper reappeared and respectfully called out, "Miss."
Seeing the housekeeper, Song Qianning was quite surprised: "Why haven't you left yet?"
"I have something else I want to give to the young lady."
As he spoke, the butler handed the thing in his hand to Song Qianning.
Song Qianning casually flipped it open and glanced at it, looking surprised: "What is this?"
"This is evidence of Concubine Liu embezzling funds from the mansion over the years. I thought the young lady might need it, so I sent it here." The housekeeper smiled and continued, "Concubine Liu is quite scheming and may be difficult to deal with. Although she has been expelled from the mansion, she should not be underestimated. Young lady, be careful in the future and don't fall into her trap."
After accepting the things sent by the housekeeper, Song Qianning did not forget to thank him, and finally said: "I have one last thing I want you to help me with."
When the butler learned that Song Qianning wanted him to help sell the ancestral home, his eyes widened.
The Song family's ancestral home is excellent in terms of location and other aspects. Even if Song Qianning lives on this house, it is enough for her to live a lifetime.
Although he didn't understand why Song Qianning wanted to sell the ancestral home, the housekeeper didn't ask any more questions: "I understand."
At the same time, the ruined temple.
After being driven out of the Song family by yamen runners yesterday, Song Qiyuan and his two companions had nowhere to go, so they had to find a dilapidated temple to stay overnight.
The dilapidated temple with wind blowing from all sides was nothing compared to the Song Mansion. It was even more unbearable for the pampered Song Qiyuan, so he started cursing as soon as he woke up.
He kicked Liu Ruyi and said, "I'm hungry. Go to the city and buy me some food. I want food from the restaurant in the east of the city, and don't forget the cakes from West Street."
The cheapest pastry from the shop on Danxi Street costs one or two taels of silver. When the family left the house, they had no money on them.
Not daring to disobey Song Qiyuan's order, Liu Ruyi had no choice but to take the hairpin on her head to the store to pawn it.
That was her favorite hairpin. Her eyes twitched with heartache, and at the same time, a hint of resentment arose.
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